The media spotlight can be a pretty scary place for even the most professionally trained spokesperson, let alone an introverted entrepreneur who has never done a media interview.
“What will I say if I’m asked a question that I don’t know how to answer?”
“Have I dressed appropriately?”
“How can I […]
Being on television, radio or live on the Internet can be very nerve-wracking, especially if it’s your first time presenting in one of these mediums. Speaking or presenting, even when there isn’t an audience that you can see, is a skill that does not come naturally for most people. In fact, there is a clinical […]
As more businesses focus their dollars and energy on their SEO and online presence, the value of public relations for business has started to shift. It used to be that PR was synonymous with stories in the newspapers or appearances on television or radio. Only those who read the paper, or saw the story on […]
“Press conference” is one of the most common marketing and media terms that those outside the industry are familiar with. And for good reason, it is a powerful tool for generating awareness about an event or organization. Because they sound rather glamorous, it can be tempting to hold a press conference for announcements […]
Winger’s Director of PR Alisa Bay is a wizard in the world of publicity and shares a few key tips on getting positive press. Check out her tips, then call her or come in for a meeting to see how we can drive added success to your organization.
Winger President Karolyn Raphael discusses in this video how Winger brings strategic thinking to creative solutions. By closely tying your business goals to our marketing efforts to ensure we deliver results that make a difference.
The fastest way to prove you are a jerk is to call yourself are a thought leader. This is my new favorite way of discussing thought leadership. Le’ts face it, not everyone can be a thought leader. You might be an expert […]
Your business has a marketing department but you know that most of their marketing tactics are not being maximized. In fact, your fairly certain that your 20-something staffers don’t read the newspaper at all. You might be grateful for their capacity to manage your social media channels but frustration can come easily when you evaluate […]
Marketing is an odd beast. When it comes to your business’s marketing plan, it’s very easy to get caught up in the bottom line. Numbers are a key part of any industry, and a marketing plan’s success can be measured by its ROI as it relates to customer response and market penetration.
Public Relations is one […]
Having been in the PR business for almost 20 years, I can tell you that it isn’t the schooling I’ve had, or the seminars that I’ve taken on pitching the media, or years of developing strategic marketing plans that have had the greatest impact on my work. The aspect of my professional training that I […]
